Curlews - The Accidental Smallholder

Posted: Wednesday 30 December, 2009

by Rosemary at 9:46am in Wildlife Comments closed

Last week, Dan and I noticed a large flock of brown birds in the field opposite the house. We tried to get a photographs, but the quality through the window was poor and when Dan opened the door they flew off. I consulted my "Reader's Digest" Book of British Birds, and decided they were curlews. I don't think I've ever seen a curlew before.

Well, they were back yesterday, this time in our river paddock. There were about twenty, maybe. I still failed to get a photograph, but maybe third time lucky.

Snow's just come on again. It's windy today so although the temperature is up, it feels colder. The forecast is for a slight thaw over the next three days. I hope so - I'm fed up with this now. Roll on Spring!